Need more breastmilk

I'm 1 month postpartum today. I haven't been latching baby exclusively. I only rest for two weeks and I Resume my classes in diploma as I'm a sponsored student from a local hospital..I mixed feed my LO. After 1 mth if I dun really latch my LO can I produce more bf by pumping only? I have tried so many supplements but the milk production is not much..how frequent should I pump? A little upset and stress..even though I've already went back to school I still want to give my LO breastmilk..😓#advicepls #pleasehelp

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Must drink plenty of water. Like triple your body weight. Breastmilk is 88% water. So if you’re drinking less, your breastmilk will also be less. Latch baby whenever you can, pump after latch too. You may also want to add power pump (takes 1hr) at least once a day. 20mins pump 10mins rest (drink water) 10mins pump 10mins rest (drink water) 10 mins pump

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Supermom of a pair

Currently SAHM. Firstborn in 2020. Second born in 2022. TTC for the 3rd time. ?

2y ago

Oh yes, I also tried lactation cookies from Oh Milky Mama. But I can’t afford it long term. You can try adding oats into your meals. Great source of milk booster. Can you pump in school? Is there a nursing room? If yes then you should totally sneak in at least 30mins pump in school probably during lunch time. Pack lunch and pump at the same time. It’s tough, but that’s how some mummies manage at work. For me, I didn’t have a nursing room in my office building so I pumped at my work space (shared desk) with a nursing cover during lunch time. I bought a cooler bag, ice bricks/packs and breastmilk storage bags. Watched Netflix, pumped and eat at the same time. I left home at 7am and reached home at 7pm and my ice bricks/packs lasted me that long. Breastfeeding journey is tough Mummy, hope yours can last as long as possible.

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